Electricity sector warned to sort fuel problems or face the consequences

Electricity sector warned to sort fuel problems or face the consequences
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Ian Llewellyn
Two reports have warned that the electricity sector’s capacity issues need to be solved, or the events of the past winter could be repeated, and gentailers’ position as a low-risk investment could deteriorate.Transpower warned that last winter's capacity issues could worsen in 2025 if similar conditions arise unless market participants sort out fuel security.On the commercial side, another analysis by Jarden said the major electricity generator/retailers’ margins appear to have recovered from the winter’s energy crun...

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